Exploring the Mongol Empire

Who was the founder of the Mongol Empire?

• Kublai Khan

• Genghis Khan

• Timur

• Ogedei Khan

Which continent did the Mongol Empire NOT conquer any part of?

• Asia

• Europe

• Africa

• Middle East

What was the main type of military unit used by the Mongols?

• Infantry

• Cavalry

• Navy

• Artillery

Which famous trade route flourished under Mongol rule?

• Silk Road

• Trans-Saharan Route

• Spice Route

• Amber Road

Who was the grandson of Genghis Khan who became the ruler of China?

• Batu Khan

• Kublai Khan

• Hulagu Khan

• Tolui Khan

How did the Mongols typically treat the religions of the people they conquered?

• Forced conversion to Mongol religion

• Allowed religious freedom

• Destroyed all religious sites

• Banned all religions

What was a major effect of the Mongol Empire on Eurasian trade?

• Trade decreased due to constant warfare

• Trade increased and became safer

• Trade routes were destroyed

• Only Mongols could trade

Which of the following best explains why the Mongols were able to conquer such a vast territory?

• They had the largest navy in the world

• They used advanced military tactics and organization

• They had more gold than other empires

• They avoided fighting and used diplomacy only

What was the Pax Mongolica?

• A Mongol military leader

• A period of peace and stability across the Mongol Empire

• A type of Mongol weapon

• A Mongol religious festival

Suppose you are a merchant traveling the Silk Road during the Mongol Empire. What might you experience that is different from before Mongol rule?

• More frequent attacks by bandits

• Safer travel and more trade opportunities

• Fewer trading partners

• Closed borders